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hugh4 on Oct 26, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: Write like you talk

>(iii) If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.

If it is possible to cut a word, always cut it.

If possible to cut a word, cut it.

If possible, cut.

But of course "if possible" is implied, he wouldn't be advising you to do anything impossible, so just:

Cut.

rquantz on Oct 26, 2015 | [–]

You're misunderstanding "if possible" here. It means "if it can be done while conveying all that you need to convey, and saying all that you mean." "Cut" doesn't do that.

cableshaft on Oct 26, 2015 | | [–]

How about "Cut words out, when possible."?

PantaloonFlames on Oct 27, 2015 | [–]

Twain would be pleased.

sitkack on Oct 29, 2015 | [–]

I miss Mark.

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